November 15, 2021 Minutes

School Site Council Meeting Notes November 15, 2021, 3:00 p.m. - Virtual Meeting via Zoom 

Team Members Present 

Administration 

Diane Prystas 

Teachers 

Hannah Moser (K-2) 

Linda Kiefer (3-5) 

Anna Rivoli (6-8) 

Desiree Johnson 

Nick Tsivakas 

Michelle Ortez 

Parents 

Gina Krigbaum 

Mary-Elizabeth Robinson 

Roger Detloff 

Elena Levina 

Christina Andiazabal 

Classified personnel 

Charlene VanderMartin 

Guests/Parents 

Frederick Mineta 

Heidi von Briel 

Jeanne Rodriguez 

Joanne Leung 

Jill Hartnett 

1. Opening 

1.1. Welcome and Roll Call (I min.) 

1.2. Norms (1 min.) 

1.3. Public Comment 

1.3.1. Discussion on class size for 3rd grade and beyond and what identity our school is trying to have. District-wide enrollment has been dropping. This is a larger discussion than we can answer in this meeting but Diane will get some answers to bring to the next SSC meeting. We also may want to survey what people are looking for in a middle school. 

2. Information 

2.1. English Learners (3 min.) 

2.2. Committee Updates (5 min.) 

2.2.1. Elena started a new DEIB committee (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging). It is a sub-committee of SSC. They created some bylaws to guide the work that they do. They are meeting 2x/month. 

2.3. SPSA Update (1 min.) 

2.3.1. Plans went to school board on Wednesday and principals were there. They had sent questions to principals ahead of time that they were able to answer. SPSA was approved by the board. 

2.4. MTSS-Joanne (15 min.) 

2.4.1. Joanne MTSS counselor. Half funded by SSC and half by district. 2.4.2. MTSS Is multi-tiered system of supports. 

2.4.3. Tier 1: Universal tier - foundation for entire school with core instruction and basic interventions 

2.4.4. Tier 2: Small group of students - students who need a little extra assistance meeting academic and behavioral goals 

2.4.5. Tier 3: Individual students - students who have significant challenges and haven’t responded to the interventions in Tier 1 or 2. 

 

   2.5 Outdoor Ed 5th grade (5-10 min.) 

2.5.1. $650 cost includes one week in La Honda in late April at Jones Gulch in heated cabins. Learn about environment, lots of field trips. Work on 

getting along in cabin groups. Would SSC be able to support 8 

scholarships to cover students who are struggling with these costs.

2.5.2. SSC could redirect money from a reading specialist position that has yet to be filled, and are therefore unlikely to use all the funds. 

2.5.3. We may want to anticipate more students and allocate more ($8k, enough for 12 students) 

3. Action 

3.1. Vote to approve allocation of funds to support Outdoor Ed 

3.1.1. Motion made by Roger Dettloff to allocate $8k for Outdoor Ed scholarships, seconded by Anna Rivoli. All in favor, none opposed. 

4. Adjournment 

4.1. Next meeting 1/24, 3:00pm